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         E. Injuries.

         Mr. Peterson submitted a report on several accidents to University
personnel which have resulted in charges for medical treatment, as follows:

         Roy Turpin, an employee of the Division of Maintenance and Opera--
tions.  This accident occurred on June 10, 1959, in Keeneland Hall. The tip
of Mr. Turpin, s ring finger on the left hand was cut off approximately 2" from
the end by a scissor-type action of an elevator door. Dr, J. S. Sprague was
asked to see the patient, which resulted in revision and closure of the tip of
the left ring finger.  Doctor Sprague submitted a bill for services amounting
to $35. 00 and the Good Samaritan Hoepital submitted an invoice for $5. 00 for
the use of the emergency room.

         Clayton Prewitt, an employee of the Division of Maintenance and
Operations.  This accident occurred on June 16, 1959, near the football practice
field.  Mr. Prewitt was working in a ditch eight feet deep.  The banks or sides
caved in, filling the ditch three or four feet deep around him.  He felt pains in
his right side and right leg.  He reported to the University Health Service and
was checked by Dr. Farris.  The Health Service made a charge of $4. 00 for
x-ray film.

         Arthur F. Miller, an employee of the Division of Maintenance and Op-
erations.  This accident occurred on July 8, 1959, in the basement of the
Administration building.  Mr. Miller was removing a filing cabinet from a card-
board box.  The cabinet slipped out of the box and mashed his left foot.  He
reported to the Health Service where x-rays were taken and he was then released.
Health Service submits a charge of $3. 00 for x-ray film.

        Nonerl Gentry, an employee of the Student Union Cafeteria.  This
accident occurred on June 2, 1959, in the dish room of the Student Union Cafe-
teria.  Miss Gentry slipped on a. wet floor and sprained her back,  No one
being on duty at the Health Service at the time, she was taken to the Good
Samaritan Hospital emergency room.  Dr, J. S. Sprague was on call duty and
rendered service.  He has submitted a bill for $10. 0(0 for examination and
treatment for contusion.  The Good Samaritan Hospital has rendered an invoice
in the amount of $2. 00 for use of the emergency room.

        Clayton Prewitt, employee of the Division of Maintenance and Operations.
This accident occurred on May 3, 1959, at the Central Rock Company on the
Old Frankfort Pike.  Mr. Prewitt was trying to replace a latch that had come
loose on the tailgate of the truck.  He was there to pick up crushed rock for the
University.  While lifting up the gate to put in the pin at the top, the gate slipped
and caught his hand between the chain and the truck bed.  Mr. Prewitt reported
to the Health Service and was examined by Dr. J. S. Sprague and referred to
Dr. C. M. Friesen.,  Doctor Friesen submits invoice for $30. 60 for consultation,
diagnosis, fracture care and x-rays.

        Mr. Peterson stated that he had looked into these accidents and
charges and desired to recommend that they be paid, with the expressed under-
standing that the University does not admit negligence or liability in each case
and that the payment of these bills does not establish a precedent.

        Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the invoice of $35. 00
for Dr. J. S. Sprague and $5. 00 for Good Samaritan Hospital emergency room
for accident in case of Roy Turpin; the invoice for $4, 00 for x-rays made by